Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to Perform the Service Reset on Volkswagen Tiguan

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan 5N, MK 1 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Warning light – error code

See other generations:
Video tutorial

This short video tutorial demonstrates how to reset the service light, which indicates the remaining life of the engine oil, on a first-generation Volkswagen Tiguan produced from 2007 to 2016. Start with the vehicle off and press the button on the right side of the speedometer to activate the information display.

Now, press and hold the same button, then turn on the vehicle's instrument panel.

This will prompt the information display to request a reset. Confirm the operation by pressing the "OK" button located on the steering wheel.


Updated on 2 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

Volkswagen Tiguan (2007-2016 / 5N, MK 1) In today's video, you will see how to perform a service reset on a first-generation Volkswagen Tiguan. The procedure is very simple and can be done i…
Volkswagen Tiguan (2007-2016 / 5N, MK 1) In today's video, you will learn how to reset the expired service light on the Volkswagen Tiguan. This operation is useful after performing a service…
Volkswagen Tiguan (2007-2016 / 5N, MK 1) These short and simple steps will show us how to reset the maintenance interval of the Volkswagen Tiguan. First, we get into the car and start the in…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Reset the Tire Pressure Light on a MG ZS?

On the instrument cluster of the MG ZS, the tire pressure light that appears can be reset by inflating the tires to the correct pressure: this value will be indicated on the sticker attached to the driver's door pillar. Once the tires have been properly inflated, you can turn on the instrument cluster and navigate through the menu until you find the option that indicates tire pressure: if this screen shows the new values, the light will turn off; otherwise, you will need to drive for a few miles so that the sensors can read the new values and turn off the light afterward.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos